Facilitation of display of 5g icons or other next generation network icons

ABSTRACT

A 5G stand alone system information broadcast message (SIB) can be drilled down into to determine a frequency range (sub 6 Ghz, millimeter wave, or both) that is accessible to a stand-alone user equipment based on a cell associated with the user equipment. The frequency range can be used to determine whether the user equipment shall display a “5G” icon or a “5G+” icon. The display can also be dependent on whether the user equipment is in idle/inactive modes or connected mode. Optionally, the user equipment can be a sub 6 Ghz dual band (frequency range 1 and frequency range 2) device, which can also be used to determine the displayed icon of the user equipment.

RELATED APPLICATION

The subject patent application is a continuation of, and claims priorityto, U.S. patent application Ser. No. 17/084,026, filed Oct. 29, 2020,and entitled “FACILITATION OF DISPLAY OF 5G ICONS OR OTHER NEXTGENERATION NETWORK ICONS,” the entirety of which priority application ishereby incorporated by reference herein.

TECHNICAL FIELD

This disclosure relates generally to facilitating display of 5G icons.For example, this disclosure relates to facilitating display of 5G iconsfor a 5G network, or other next generation network, air interface.

BACKGROUND

5th generation (5G) wireless systems represent a next major phase ofmobile telecommunications standards beyond the currenttelecommunications standards of 4^(th) generation (4G). Rather thanfaster peak Internet connection speeds, 5G planning aims at highercapacity than current 4G, allowing a higher number of mobile broadbandusers per area unit, and allowing consumption of higher or unlimiteddata quantities. This would enable a large portion of the population tostream high-definition media many hours per day with their mobiledevices, when out of reach of wireless fidelity hotspots. 5G researchand development also aims at improved support of machine-to-machinecommunication, also known as the Internet of things, aiming at lowercost, lower battery consumption, and lower latency than 4G equipment.

The above-described background relating to facilitating display of 5Gicons is merely intended to provide a contextual overview of somecurrent issues, and is not intended to be exhaustive. Other contextualinformation may become further apparent upon review of the followingdetailed description.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Non-limiting and non-exhaustive embodiments of the subject disclosureare described with reference to the following figures, wherein likereference numerals refer to like parts throughout the various viewsunless otherwise specified.

FIG. 1 illustrates an example wireless communication system in which anetwork node device (e.g., network node) and user equipment (UE) canimplement various aspects and embodiments of the subject disclosure.

FIG. 2 illustrates an example table of a user equipment state/indicatorconfiguration matrix according to one or more embodiments.

FIG. 3 illustrates an example schematic system block diagram of amillimeter wave only stand-alone user equipment according to one or moreembodiments.

FIG. 4 illustrates an example schematic system block diagram of a sub 6Ghz only stand-alone user equipment according to one or moreembodiments.

FIG. 5 illustrates an example schematic system block diagram of a sub 6Ghz and millimeter wave dual mode stand-alone user equipment accordingto one or more embodiments.

FIG. 6 illustrates an example flow diagram for a method for facilitatingdisplay of 5G icons according to one or more embodiments.

FIG. 7 illustrates an example flow diagram for a system for facilitatingdisplay of 5G icons according to one or more embodiments.

FIG. 8 illustrates an example flow diagram for a machine-readable mediumfor facilitating display of 5G icons according to one or moreembodiments.

FIG. 9 illustrates an example block diagram of an example mobile handsetoperable to engage in a system architecture that facilitates securewireless communication according to one or more embodiments describedherein.

FIG. 10 illustrates an example block diagram of an example computeroperable to engage in a system architecture that facilitates securewireless communication according to one or more embodiments describedherein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth toprovide a thorough understanding of various embodiments. One skilled inthe relevant art will recognize, however, that the techniques describedherein can be practiced without one or more of the specific details, orwith other methods, components, materials, etc. In other instances,well-known structures, materials, or operations are not shown ordescribed in detail to avoid obscuring certain aspects.

Reference throughout this specification to “one embodiment,” or “anembodiment,” means that a particular feature, structure, orcharacteristic described in connection with the embodiment is includedin at least one embodiment. Thus, the appearances of the phrase “in oneembodiment,” “in one aspect,” or “in an embodiment,” in various placesthroughout this specification are not necessarily all referring to thesame embodiment. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, orcharacteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or moreembodiments.

As utilized herein, terms “component,” “system,” “interface,” and thelike are intended to refer to a computer-related entity, hardware,software (e.g., in execution), and/or firmware. For example, a componentcan be a processor, a process running on a processor, an object, anexecutable, a program, a storage device, and/or a computer. By way ofillustration, an application running on a server and the server can be acomponent. One or more components can reside within a process, and acomponent can be localized on one computer and/or distributed betweentwo or more computers.

Further, these components can execute from various machine-readablemedia having various data structures stored thereon. The components cancommunicate via local and/or remote processes such as in accordance witha signal having one or more data packets (e.g., data from one componentinteracting with another component in a local system, distributedsystem, and/or across a network, e.g., the Internet, a local areanetwork, a wide area network, etc. with other systems via the signal).

As another example, a component can be an apparatus with specificfunctionality provided by mechanical parts operated by electric orelectronic circuitry; the electric or electronic circuitry can beoperated by a software application or a firmware application executed byone or more processors; the one or more processors can be internal orexternal to the apparatus and can execute at least a part of thesoftware or firmware application. As yet another example, a componentcan be an apparatus that provides specific functionality throughelectronic components without mechanical parts; the electroniccomponents can include one or more processors therein to executesoftware and/or firmware that confer(s), at least in part, thefunctionality of the electronic components. In an aspect, a componentcan emulate an electronic component via a virtual machine, e.g., withina cloud computing system.

The words “exemplary” and/or “demonstrative” are used herein to meanserving as an example, instance, or illustration. For the avoidance ofdoubt, the subject matter disclosed herein is not limited by suchexamples. In addition, any aspect or design described herein as“exemplary” and/or “demonstrative” is not necessarily to be construed aspreferred or advantageous over other aspects or designs, nor is it meantto preclude equivalent exemplary structures and techniques known tothose of ordinary skill in the art. Furthermore, to the extent that theterms “includes,” “has,” “contains,” and other similar words are used ineither the detailed description or the claims, such terms are intendedto be inclusive—in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as an opentransition word—without precluding any additional or other elements.

As used herein, the term “infer” or “inference” refers generally to theprocess of reasoning about, or inferring states of, the system,environment, user, and/or intent from a set of observations as capturedvia events and/or data. Captured data and events can include user data,device data, environment data, data from sensors, sensor data,application data, implicit data, explicit data, etc. Inference can beemployed to identify a specific context or action, or can generate aprobability distribution over states of interest based on aconsideration of data and events, for example.

Inference can also refer to techniques employed for composinghigher-level events from a set of events and/or data. Such inferenceresults in the construction of new events or actions from a set ofobserved events and/or stored event data, whether the events arecorrelated in close temporal proximity, and whether the events and datacome from one or several event and data sources. Various classificationschemes and/or systems (e.g., support vector machines, neural networks,expert systems, Bayesian belief networks, fuzzy logic, and data fusionengines) can be employed in connection with performing automatic and/orinferred action in connection with the disclosed subject matter.

In addition, the disclosed subject matter can be implemented as amethod, apparatus, or article of manufacture using standard programmingand/or engineering techniques to produce software, firmware, hardware,or any combination thereof to control a computer to implement thedisclosed subject matter. The term “article of manufacture” as usedherein is intended to encompass a computer program accessible from anycomputer-readable device, machine-readable device, computer-readablecarrier, computer-readable media, or machine-readable media. Forexample, computer-readable media can include, but are not limited to, amagnetic storage device, e.g., hard disk; floppy disk; magneticstrip(s); an optical disk (e.g., compact disk (CD), a digital video disc(DVD), a Blu-ray Disc™ (BD)); a smart card; a flash memory device (e.g.,card, stick, key drive); and/or a virtual device that emulates a storagedevice and/or any of the above computer-readable media.

As an overview, various embodiments are described herein to facilitatedisplay of 5G icons for a 5G air interface or other next generationnetworks. For simplicity of explanation, the methods are depicted anddescribed as a series of acts. It is to be understood and appreciatedthat the various embodiments are not limited by the acts illustratedand/or by the order of acts. For example, acts can occur in variousorders and/or concurrently, and with other acts not presented ordescribed herein. Furthermore, not all illustrated acts may be desiredto implement the methods. In addition, the methods could alternativelybe represented as a series of interrelated states via a state diagram orevents. Additionally, the methods described hereafter are capable ofbeing stored on an article of manufacture (e.g., a machine-readablemedium) to facilitate transporting and transferring such methodologiesto computers. The term article of manufacture, as used herein, isintended to encompass a computer program accessible from anycomputer-readable device, carrier, or media, including a non-transitorymachine-readable medium.

It should be noted that although various aspects and embodiments havebeen described herein in the context of 5G, Universal MobileTelecommunications System (UMTS), and/or Long Term Evolution (LTE), orother next generation networks, the disclosed aspects are not limited to5G, a UMTS implementation, and/or an LTE implementation as thetechniques can also be applied in 3G, 4G or LTE systems. For example,aspects or features of the disclosed embodiments can be exploited insubstantially any wireless communication technology. Such wirelesscommunication technologies can include UMTS, Code Division MultipleAccess (CDMA), Wi-Fi, Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access(WiMAX), General Packet Radio Service (GPRS), Enhanced GPRS, ThirdGeneration Partnership Project (3GPP), LTE, Third Generation PartnershipProject 2 (3GPP2) Ultra Mobile Broadband (UMB), High Speed Packet Access(HSPA), Evolved High Speed Packet Access (HSPA+), High-Speed DownlinkPacket Access (HSDPA), High-Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA), Zigbee,or another IEEE 802.12 technology. Additionally, substantially allaspects disclosed herein can be exploited in legacy telecommunicationtechnologies.

Described herein are systems, methods, articles of manufacture, andother embodiments or implementations that can facilitate display of 5Gicons for a 5G network. Facilitating display of 5G icons for a 5Gnetwork can be implemented in connection with any type of device with aconnection to the communications network (e.g., a mobile handset, acomputer, a handheld device, etc.) any Internet of things (TOT) device(e.g., toaster, coffee maker, blinds, music players, speakers, etc.),and/or any connected vehicles (cars, airplanes, space rockets, and/orother at least partially automated vehicles (e.g., drones)). In someembodiments the non-limiting term user equipment (UE) is used. It canrefer to any type of wireless device that communicates with a radionetwork node in a cellular or mobile communication system. Examples ofUE are target device, device to device (D2D) UE, machine type UE or UEcapable of machine to machine (M2M) communication, PDA, Tablet, mobileterminals, smart phone, IOT device, laptop embedded equipped (LEE),laptop mounted equipment (LME), USB dongles, etc. The embodiments areapplicable to single carrier as well as to multicarrier (MC) or carrieraggregation (CA) operation of the UE. The term carrier aggregation (CA)is also called (e.g., interchangeably called) “multi-carrier system”,“multi-cell operation”, “multi-carrier operation”, “multi-carrier”transmission and/or reception.

In some embodiments, the non-limiting term radio network node or simplynetwork node is used. It can refer to any type of network node thatserves a UE or network equipment connected to other network nodes ornetwork elements or any radio node from where UE receives a signal.Non-exhaustive examples of radio network nodes are Node B, base station(BS), multi-standard radio (MSR) node such as MSR BS, eNode B, gNode B,network controller, radio network controller (RNC), base stationcontroller (BSC), relay, donor node controlling relay, base transceiverstation (BTS), edge nodes, edge servers, network access equipment,network access nodes, a connection point to a telecommunicationsnetwork, such as an access point (AP), transmission points, transmissionnodes, RRU, RRH, nodes in distributed antenna system (DAS), etc.

Cloud radio access networks (RAN) can enable the implementation ofconcepts such as software-defined network (SDN) and network functionvirtualization (NFV) in 5G networks. This disclosure can facilitate ageneric channel state information framework design for a 5G network.Certain embodiments of this disclosure can include an SDN controllerthat can control routing of traffic within the network and between thenetwork and traffic destinations. The SDN controller can be merged withthe 5G network architecture to enable service deliveries via openapplication programming interfaces (“APIs”) and move the network coretowards an all internet protocol (“IP”), cloud based, and softwaredriven telecommunications network. The SDN controller can work with, ortake the place of policy and charging rules function (“PCRF”) networkelements so that policies such as quality of service and trafficmanagement and routing can be synchronized and managed end to end.

5G, also called new radio (NR) access, networks can support thefollowing: data rates of several tens of megabits per second supportedfor tens of thousands of users; 1 gigabit per second can be offeredsimultaneously to tens of workers on the same office floor; severalhundreds of thousands of simultaneous connections can be supported formassive sensor deployments; spectral efficiency can be enhanced comparedto 4G; improved coverage; enhanced signaling efficiency; and reducedlatency compared to LTE. In multicarrier systems such as OFDM, eachsubcarrier can occupy bandwidth (e.g., subcarrier spacing). If thecarriers use the same bandwidth spacing, then it can be considered asingle numerology. However, if the carriers occupy different bandwidthand/or spacing, then it can be considered a multiple numerology.

This disclosure proposes mechanisms that can be used by a device todetermine which icon to display in a 5G standalone (SA) network. Forexample, in idle mode or inactive mode, an information element (IE) canbe used as an indication to show a 5G icon in idle or inactive mode. Theprocess flow can be as follows: system information block (SIB)1information is assessed, serving cell configuration information isassessed (servingCellConfigCommon), downlink configuration informationis be assessed (downlinkConfigCommon), frequency downlink information isbe assessed (frequencyInfoDL), and then the frequency band list(frequencyBandList) is assessed to determine which frequency band thesystem is utilizing (e.g., SIB1(SIB1->servingCellConfigCommon->downlinkConfigCommon->frequencyInfoDL->frequencyBandList)).

The IE ServingCellConfigCommon can be used to configure cell specificparameters of a UE's serving cell. The IE can contain parameters which aUE would typically acquire from a synchronization system block (SSB),master information block (MIB) or system information broadcast messages(SIBs) when accessing the cell from idle mode. With this IE, the networkcan provide this information in dedicated signaling when configuring aUE with a small cell or with an additional cell group (SCG). It can alsoprovide it for special cell groups (SpCells), master cell groups (MCG),and/or secondary cell groups (SCG) upon reconfiguration with sync. TheIE DownlinkConfigCommon can provide common downlink parameters of acell. The IE FrequencyInfoDL can provide basic parameters of a downlinkcarrier and transmission thereon.

During an idle mode or an inactive mode of a 5G SA capable device (e.g.,UE), the 5G SA capable device can look for the “frequencyBandList” IEand if the selected serving frequency band is a frequency range 1 (FR1)band, then the 5G SA capable device can display a “5G” icon. Optionally,if a selected serving frequency band is an FR1 band (e.g., high band,3.5 GHz), then the 5G SA capable device can display a “5G+” icon.Although the use of 5G and 5G+icons are discussed throughout thisdisclosure, it should be noted that any two icons can be displayed basedon the processes discussed herein (e.g., the icons do not necessarilyhave to be “5G” or “5G+” icons). However, if the selected servingfrequency band is a frequency range two (FR2) band, then the 5G SAcapable device can also display the “5G+” icon. It should be noted thatthe 5G SA capable device can display can be a FR1 only SA UE, an FR1+FR2dual mode SA UE, or an FR2 only SA UE. Alternatively, for connectedmode, some carriers may display different 5G icons when a specific NRband is available and added as the secondary cell (SCell) (e.g., FR2 isaggregated with FR1), or a high band FR1 is aggregated with a highbandwidth (e.g., 3.5 GHz spectrum) FR1. Additionally, if 3GPP expandsthe number of frequency ranges, then this same approach can be used toeither display a third 5G icon for that FR or even one of the same iconsas with just two FR's. It should be noted throughout this disclosurethat at times mmW band frequency is used to refer to an FR2 and the sub6 Ghz band frequency is used to refer to an FR1.

A 5G SA capable device can search for a “frequencyBandList” IE. If theselected serving frequency band is a FR1 band, then the 5G SA capabledevice can display the “5G” icon. The gNode B can send a radio resourceconnection (RRC) reconfiguration message telling the 5G SA capabledevice to start inter radio access technology (RAT) B1 measurements onspecific NR frequency(s), and provide specific measurement criteria tomeet (e.g., threshold criteria, how long to wait after the threshold hasbeen met, and/or a number of measurement reports to send). The 5G SAcapable device can make use of a “measObjectToAddModList” list in ameasurement configuration “MeasConfig” element. This data can indicatethe NR frequency that the 5G SA capable device shall make measurementson. If the frequency indicates a millimeter wave (mmW) band frequency(e.g., FR2), then for an FR2 only 5G SA capable device, the 5G SAcapable device can display the “5G+” icon. However, if the frequencyindicates the mmW band frequency for an FR1 only 5G SA capable device,then if the gNode B has also sent FR1 band information, then the 5G SAcapable device can display the “5G” icon, otherwise, if applicable, the5G SA capable device can display an icon defined for a non-stand-alone(NSA) device or an icon defined for LTE. Additionally, if the frequencyindicates a mmW band frequency, and the 5G SA capable device is anFR1+FR2 device, then 5G SA capable device can display the “5G+” icon.

If the frequency indicates a sub 6 Ghz band frequency (e.g., FR1), foran FR2 only 5G SA capable device, and the gNode B sends FR2 frequencybands, then the 5G SA capable device can display the “5G+” icon,otherwise, if applicable, the 5G SA capable device can display the icondefined for NSA or the icon defined for LTE. Alternatively, if thefrequency indicates a sub 6 Ghz band frequency or an FR1 only 5G SAcapable device, then the 5G SA capable device can display the “5G” icon.However, if the frequency indicates a sub 6 Ghz band frequency for anFR1+FR2 device, then the 5G SA capable device can display the “5G” icon.

If the frequency indicates both Sub 6 Ghz and mmW band frequencies, thenfor an FR2 only 5G SA capable device, the 5G SA capable device candisplay the “5G+” icon; for an FR1 only device the 5G SA capable devicecan display the “5G” icon; or for an FR1+FR2 device, the 5G SA capabledevice can display the “5G+” icon.

The 5G SA capable device can send back to the gNode B an RRC connectionreconfiguration complete message, and perform measurements onfrequency(s) as directed by the gNode B. When a measurement threshold issatisfied, the 5G SA capable device can send a measurement report (e.g.,MEASUREMENT RESPORT(s) (Event B1)) to the gNode B. The gNode B can thensend another RRC connection reconfiguration message adding an NR cellfrom which the UE can make use of a secondary cell group element. Thisindicates the NR secondary cell information that is being added. If themessage indicates a mmW secondary cell, then for an FR2 only 5G SAcapable device, then 5G SA capable device can display a “5G+” icon, fora FR1 only 5G SA capable device, if the gNode B does not include any mmWsecondary cell information, then the 5G SA capable device can displaythe “5G” icon, and for an FR1+FR2 5G SA capable device, the 5G SAcapable device can display the “5G+” icon.

If the message indicates a sub 6 Ghz secondary cell, then for an FR2only 5G SA capable device, if the gNode B does not include any sub 6 Ghzsecondary cell, then the 5G SA capable device can display the “5G+”icon, for an FR1 only 5G SA capable device, the 5G SA capable device candisplay the “5G” icon, and for an FR1+FR2 5G SA capable device, the 5GSA capable device can display the “5G” icon.

When the NR cell is released, then displayed icon can be left enabled.However, when the 5G SA capable device is exiting a SA capable cell andfalling back to LTE/NSA, then the 5G SA capable device can use an upperlayer indicator (“UpperLayerIndication-r15”) to display appropriate NSA5G icons or 4G LTE (e.g., the NSA and SA icons do not have to be thesame) when evolved universal mobile telecommunications systemterrestrial radio access (EUTRA) is not capable of E-UTRA new radiodual-connectivity (ENDC)

In one embodiment, described herein is a method comprising receiving, bya user equipment comprising a processor, frequency band datarepresentative of a frequency band associated with a base station. Inresponse to receiving the frequency band data, the method can comprisedisplaying, by the user equipment, a fifth generation (5G) iconindicative of a 5G network communication capability via a display screenof the user equipment. The method can comprise receiving, by the userequipment, first radio resource configuration data representative of aninstruction to initiate an inter-radio access technology measurement ona frequency, wherein the inter-radio access technology measurement isutilized to determine if a function of the measurement satisfies athreshold criterion. In response to initiating the inter-radio accesstechnology measurement, the method can comprise sending, by the userequipment to the base station, message data representative of a messagethat the user equipment has performed a reconfiguration procedure.Furthermore, in response to sending the message data, the method cancomprise receiving, by the user equipment, second radio resourceconfiguration data representative of an additional radio cell that isutilized by the user equipment to determine a modification of the 5Gicon to indicate a modification to the 5G network communicationcapability.

According to another embodiment, a system can facilitate receivingfrequency band data representative of a frequency band associated with abase station. In response to receiving the frequency band data, thesystem can comprise displaying a fifth generation (5G) icon via adisplay screen of the user equipment. The system can comprise receivingfirst radio resource configuration data representative of an instructionto initiate an inter-radio access technology measurement at a frequencyto determine whether the frequency has satisfied a threshold criterion.Furthermore, in response to initiating the inter-radio access technologymeasurement at the frequency, the system can comprise sending to thebase station, message data representative of a message that the userequipment has performed a reconfiguration procedure. Additionally, inresponse to sending the message data, the system can comprise receivingsecond radio resource configuration data representative of an additionalradio cell to be utilized by the user equipment to determine amodification of the 5G icon.

According to yet another embodiment, described herein is amachine-readable medium that can perform the operations comprisingreceiving frequency band data representative of a frequency bandassociated with base station equipment. In response to receiving thefrequency band data, the machine-readable medium can perform theoperations comprising facilitating displaying a 5G icon via a displayscreen of a user equipment. The machine-readable medium can perform theoperations comprising receiving first radio resource configuration datarepresentative of an instruction to initiate measurement of a frequencyto determine if the frequency has satisfied a threshold criterion.Furthermore, in response to initiating the measurement, themachine-readable medium can perform the operations comprisingfacilitating sending to the base station equipment, message datarepresentative of a message that the user equipment has performed areconfiguration procedure. Additionally, in response to facilitatingsending of the message data, the machine-readable medium can perform theoperations comprising receiving second radio resource configuration datarepresentative of a radio cell to be utilized by the user equipment todetermine a modification of the 5G icon.

These and other embodiments or implementations are described in moredetail below with reference to the drawings.

Referring now to FIG. 1 , illustrated is an example wirelesscommunication system 100 in accordance with various aspects andembodiments of the subject disclosure. In one or more embodiments,system 100 can include one or more user equipment UEs 102. Thenon-limiting term user equipment can refer to any type of device thatcan communicate with a network node in a cellular or mobilecommunication system. A UE can have one or more antenna panels havingvertical and horizontal elements. Examples of a UE include a targetdevice, device to device (D2D) UE, machine type UE or UE capable ofmachine to machine (M2M) communications, personal digital assistant(PDA), tablet, mobile terminals, smart phone, laptop mounted equipment(LME), universal serial bus (USB) dongles enabled for mobilecommunications, a computer having mobile capabilities, a mobile devicesuch as cellular phone, a laptop having laptop embedded equipment (LEE,such as a mobile broadband adapter), a tablet computer having a mobilebroadband adapter, a wearable device, a virtual reality (VR) device, aheads-up display (HUD) device, a smart car, a machine-type communication(MTC) device, and the like. User equipment UE 102 can also include IOTdevices that communicate wirelessly.

In various embodiments, system 100 is or includes a wirelesscommunication network serviced by one or more wireless communicationnetwork providers. In example embodiments, a UE 102 can becommunicatively coupled to the wireless communication network via anetwork node 104. The network node (e.g., network node device) cancommunicate with user equipment (UE), thus providing connectivitybetween the UE and the wider cellular network. The UE 102 can sendtransmission type recommendation data to the network node 104. Thetransmission type recommendation data can include a recommendation totransmit data via a closed loop MIMO mode and/or a rank-1 precoder mode.

A network node can have a cabinet and other protected enclosures, anantenna mast, and multiple antennas for performing various transmissionoperations (e.g., MIMO operations). Network nodes can serve severalcells, also called sectors, depending on the configuration and type ofantenna. In example embodiments, the UE 102 can send and/or receivecommunication data via a wireless link to the network node 104. Thedashed arrow lines from the network node 104 to the UE 102 representdownlink (DL) communications and the solid arrow lines from the UE 102to the network nodes 104 represents an uplink (UL) communication.

System 100 can further include one or more communication serviceprovider networks 106 that facilitate providing wireless communicationservices to various UEs, including UE 102, via the network node 104and/or various additional network devices (not shown) included in theone or more communication service provider networks 106. The one or morecommunication service provider networks 106 can include various types ofdisparate networks, including but not limited to: cellular networks,femto networks, picocell networks, microcell networks, internet protocol(IP) networks Wi-Fi service networks, broadband service network,enterprise networks, cloud based networks, and the like. For example, inat least one implementation, system 100 can be or include a large scalewireless communication network that spans various geographic areas.According to this implementation, the one or more communication serviceprovider networks 106 can be or include the wireless communicationnetwork and/or various additional devices and components of the wirelesscommunication network (e.g., additional network devices and cell,additional UEs, network server devices, etc.). The network node 104 canbe connected to the one or more communication service provider networks106 via one or more backhaul links 108. For example, the one or morebackhaul links 108 can include wired link components, such as a T1/E1phone line, a digital subscriber line (DSL) (e.g., either synchronous orasynchronous), an asymmetric DSL (ADSL), an optical fiber backbone, acoaxial cable, and the like. The one or more backhaul links 108 can alsoinclude wireless link components, such as but not limited to,line-of-sight (LOS) or non-LOS links which can include terrestrialair-interfaces or deep space links (e.g., satellite communication linksfor navigation).

Wireless communication system 100 can employ various cellular systems,technologies, and modulation modes to facilitate wireless radiocommunications between devices (e.g., the UE 102 and the network node104). While example embodiments might be described for 5G new radio (NR)systems, the embodiments can be applicable to any radio accesstechnology (RAT) or multi-RAT system where the UE operates usingmultiple carriers e.g., LTE FDD/TDD, GSM/GERAN, CDMA2000 etc.

For example, system 100 can operate in accordance with global system formobile communications (GSM), universal mobile telecommunications service(UMTS), long term evolution (LTE), LTE frequency division duplexing (LTEFDD, LTE time division duplexing (TDD), high speed packet access (HSPA),code division multiple access (CDMA), wideband CDMA (WCMDA), CDMA2000,time division multiple access (TDMA), frequency division multiple access(FDMA), multi-carrier code division multiple access (MC-CDMA),single-carrier code division multiple access (SC-CDMA), single-carrierFDMA (SC-FDMA), orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM),discrete Fourier transform spread OFDM (DFT-spread OFDM) single carrierFDMA (SC-FDMA), Filter bank based multi-carrier (FBMC), zero tailDFT-spread-OFDM (ZT DFT-s-OFDM), generalized frequency divisionmultiplexing (GFDM), fixed mobile convergence (FMC), universal fixedmobile convergence (UFMC), unique word OFDM (UW-OFDM), unique wordDFT-spread OFDM (UW DFT-Spread-OFDM), cyclic prefix OFDM CP-OFDM,resource-block-filtered OFDM, Wi Fi, WLAN, WiMax, and the like. However,various features and functionalities of system 100 are particularlydescribed wherein the devices (e.g., the UEs 102 and the network node104) of system 100 are configured to communicate wireless signals usingone or more multi carrier modulation schemes, wherein data symbols canbe transmitted simultaneously over multiple frequency subcarriers (e.g.,OFDM, CP-OFDM, DFT-spread OFMD, UFMC, FMBC, etc.). The embodiments areapplicable to single carrier as well as to multicarrier (MC) or carrieraggregation (CA) operation of the UE. The term carrier aggregation (CA)is also called (e.g., interchangeably called) “multi-carrier system”,“multi-cell operation”, “multi-carrier operation”, “multi-carrier”transmission and/or reception. Note that some embodiments are alsoapplicable for Multi RAB (radio bearers) on some carriers (that is dataplus speech is simultaneously scheduled).

In various embodiments, system 100 can be configured to provide andemploy 5G wireless networking features and functionalities. 5G wirelesscommunication networks are expected to fulfill the demand ofexponentially increasing data traffic and to allow people and machinesto enjoy gigabit data rates with virtually zero latency. Compared to 4G,5G supports more diverse traffic scenarios. For example, in addition tothe various types of data communication between conventional UEs (e.g.,phones, smartphones, tablets, PCs, televisions, Internet enabledtelevisions, etc.) supported by 4G networks, 5G networks can be employedto support data communication between smart cars in association withdriverless car environments, as well as machine type communications(MTCs). Considering the drastic different communication demands of thesedifferent traffic scenarios, the ability to dynamically configurewaveform parameters based on traffic scenarios while retaining thebenefits of multi carrier modulation schemes (e.g., OFDM and relatedschemes) can provide a significant contribution to the highspeed/capacity and low latency demands of 5G networks. With waveformsthat split the bandwidth into several sub-bands, different types ofservices can be accommodated in different sub-bands with the mostsuitable waveform and numerology, leading to an improved spectrumutilization for 5G networks.

To meet the demand for data centric applications, features of proposed5G networks may include: increased peak bit rate (e.g., 20 Gbps), largerdata volume per unit area (e.g., high system spectral efficiency—forexample about 3.5 times that of spectral efficiency of long termevolution (LTE) systems), high capacity that allows more deviceconnectivity both concurrently and instantaneously, lower battery/powerconsumption (which reduces energy and consumption costs), betterconnectivity regardless of the geographic region in which a user islocated, a larger numbers of devices, lower infrastructural developmentcosts, and higher reliability of the communications. Thus, 5G networksmay allow for: data rates of several tens of megabits per second shouldbe supported for tens of thousands of users, 1 gigabit per second to beoffered simultaneously to tens of workers on the same office floor, forexample; several hundreds of thousands of simultaneous connections to besupported for massive sensor deployments; improved coverage, enhancedsignaling efficiency; reduced latency compared to LTE.

The 5G access network may utilize higher frequencies (e.g., >6 GHz) toaid in increasing capacity. Currently, much of the millimeter wave(mmWave) spectrum, the band of spectrum between 30 gigahertz (GHz) and300 GHz is underutilized. The millimeter waves have shorter wavelengthsthat range from 10 millimeters to 1 millimeter, and these mmWave signalsexperience severe path loss, penetration loss, and fading. However, theshorter wavelength at mmWave frequencies also allows more antennas to bepacked in the same physical dimension, which allows for large-scalespatial multiplexing and highly directional beamforming.

Performance can be improved if both the transmitter and the receiver areequipped with multiple antennas. Multi-antenna techniques cansignificantly increase the data rates and reliability of a wirelesscommunication system. The use of multiple input multiple output (MIMO)techniques, which was introduced in the third-generation partnershipproject (3GPP) and has been in use (including with LTE), is amulti-antenna technique that can improve the spectral efficiency oftransmissions, thereby significantly boosting the overall data carryingcapacity of wireless systems. The use of multiple-input multiple-output(MIMO) techniques can improve mmWave communications, and has been widelyrecognized a potentially important component for access networksoperating in higher frequencies. MIMO can be used for achievingdiversity gain, spatial multiplexing gain and beamforming gain. Forthese reasons, MIMO systems are an important part of the 3rd and 4thgeneration wireless systems, and are planned for use in 5G systems.

Referring now to FIG. 2 , illustrated is an example table of a userequipment state/indicator configuration matrix according to one or moreembodiments.

The different states column depicts the different states of the UE 102based on whether the UE 102 is within LTE, the core network, or the RAN.The different configuration columns are different options that carrierscan pick. In each of the configurations, it can be determined when andwhere to enable a 4G icon and/or a 5G icon. For instance, inconfiguration State 2 Config. D, when the UE 102 is in the LTE cell anddoes not detect an NR capability, the UE 102 can display the 5G icon totell the user that there is 5G in the area and the likelihood ofaccessing NR 5G is high. Thus, as the UE 102 transitions into aconnective state or into an NR cell, then the icon can stay the same.However, when the UE 102 is in a cell that does not provide a SIBindication B1 message, then the UE 102 can display the 4G icon. Thus,viewing the shaded regions of the table 200 of FIG. 2 in a downwardleftward perspective, the likelihood of accessing a 5G service zoneincreases. This can also reduce a number of times the UE 102 togglesback and forth between the 4G icon and the 5G icon.

Referring now to FIGS. 3-5 , illustrated are example schematic systemblock diagrams of a millimeter wave only SA device, a sub 6 Ghz only SAdevice, and a sub 6 Ghz and millimeter wave dual mode SA device,respectively.

The SIB1 message can be used as a mechanism to differentiate between twodifferent frequency ranges in NSA. As indicated above, drilling downinto the SIB1 message can determine the serving cell frequency. Based onthe type of device (e.g., millimeter wave only SA device, a sub 6 Ghzonly SA device, or a sub 6 Ghz and millimeter wave dual mode SA device),the frequency band listed can determine which icon to display. Thus,representation of what gets displayed can be based on the device typethe frequency band determined after drilling down into the SIB1 message.

For example, as depicted in FIG. 3 , in an idle mode, if the selectedserving frequency band is an FR2 band, then the 5G SA capable device 300can display the “5G+” icon. However, if during an active mode, thefrequency indicates an FR2 band, then the 5G SA capable device can alsodisplay the “5G+” icon. Conversely, as depicted in FIG. 4 , during andidle mode or an inactive mode of a 5G SA capable device 400, the 5G SAcapable device 400 can look for the “frequencyBandList” IE afterdrilling down into the SIB1 message, and if the selected servingfrequency band is an FR1 band, then the 5G SA capable device 400 candisplay a “5G” icon. Additionally, during an active mode when the 5G SAcapable device 400 has drilled down into the SIB1 message and found the“frequencyBandList” IE, if the selected serving frequency band is an FR1band, then the 5G SA capable device can display the “5G” icon.

Additionally, if the frequency indicates a mmW band frequency, and the5G SA capable device 500 is an FR1+FR2 device, then 5G SA capable devicecan display the “5G+” icon during an idle mode as depicted by FIG. 5 .However, if the frequency indicates a sub 6 Ghz band frequency for the5G SA capable device 500 that is the FR1+FR2 device, then the 5G SAcapable device 500 can display the “5G” icon. Additionally, if thefrequency indicates both sub 6 Ghz and mmW band frequencies, then the 5GSA capable device 500 (e.g., depicted as the FR1+FR2 device), candisplay the “5G+” icon.

Referring now to FIG. 6 , illustrated is an example flow diagram for amethod for facilitating display of 5G icons according to one or moreembodiments.

At element 600, the method can comprise receiving, by a user equipmentcomprising a processor, frequency band data representative of afrequency band associated with a base station. In response to receivingthe frequency band data, the method can comprise displaying, by the userequipment, a fifth generation (5G) icon indicative of a 5G networkcommunication capability via a display screen of the user equipment. Atelement 602, the method can comprise receiving, by the user equipment,first radio resource configuration data representative of an instructionto initiate an inter-radio access technology measurement on a frequency,wherein the inter-radio access technology measurement is utilized todetermine if a function of the measurement satisfies a thresholdcriterion. In response to initiating the inter-radio access technologymeasurement, at element 604, the method can comprise sending, by theuser equipment to the base station, message data representative of amessage that the user equipment has performed a reconfigurationprocedure. Furthermore, at element 606, in response to sending themessage data, the method can comprise receiving, by the user equipment,second radio resource configuration data representative of an additionalradio cell that is utilized by the user equipment to determine amodification of the 5G icon to indicate a modification to the 5G networkcommunication capability.

Referring now to FIG. 7 , illustrated is an example flow diagram for asystem for facilitating display of 5G icons according to one or moreembodiments.

At element 700, the system can facilitate receiving frequency band datarepresentative of a frequency band associated with a base station. Inresponse to receiving the frequency band data, the system can comprisedisplaying a fifth generation (5G) icon via a display screen of the userequipment. At element 702, the system can comprise receiving first radioresource configuration data representative of an instruction to initiatean inter-radio access technology measurement at a frequency to determinewhether the frequency has satisfied a threshold criterion. Furthermore,at element 704, in response to initiating the inter-radio accesstechnology measurement at the frequency, the system can comprise sendingto the base station, message data representative of a message that theuser equipment has performed a reconfiguration procedure. Additionally,at element 706, in response to sending the message data, the system cancomprise receiving second radio resource configuration datarepresentative of an additional radio cell to be utilized by the userequipment to determine a modification of the 5G icon.

Referring now to FIG. 8 , illustrated is an example flow diagram for amachine-readable medium for facilitating display of 5G icons accordingto one or more embodiments.

At element 800, the machine-readable medium that can perform theoperations comprising receiving frequency band data representative of afrequency band associated with base station equipment. In response toreceiving the frequency band data, at element 802, the machine-readablemedium can perform the operations comprising facilitating displaying a5G icon via a display screen of a user equipment. At element 804, themachine-readable medium can perform the operations comprising receivingfirst radio resource configuration data representative of an instructionto initiate measurement of a frequency to determine whether thefrequency is able to satisfy the threshold criterion. Furthermore, atelement 806, in response to initiating the measurement, themachine-readable medium can perform the operations comprisingfacilitating the sending to the base station equipment, message datarepresentative of a message that the user equipment has performed areconfiguration procedure. Additionally, at element 808, in response tofacilitating sending of the message data, the machine-readable mediumcan perform the operations comprising receiving second radio resourceconfiguration data representative of a radio cell to be utilized by theuser equipment to determine a modification of the 5G icon.

Referring now to FIG. 9 , illustrated is a schematic block diagram of anexemplary end-user device such as a mobile device 900 capable ofconnecting to a network in accordance with some embodiments describedherein. Although a mobile handset 900 is illustrated herein, it will beunderstood that other devices can be a mobile device, and that themobile handset 900 is merely illustrated to provide context for theembodiments of the various embodiments described herein. The followingdiscussion is intended to provide a brief, general description of anexample of a suitable environment 900 in which the various embodimentscan be implemented. While the description includes a general context ofcomputer-executable instructions embodied on a machine-readable medium,those skilled in the art will recognize that the innovation also can beimplemented in combination with other program modules and/or as acombination of hardware and software.

Generally, applications (e.g., program modules) can include routines,programs, components, data structures, etc., that perform particulartasks or implement particular abstract data types. Moreover, thoseskilled in the art will appreciate that the methods described herein canbe practiced with other system configurations, includingsingle-processor or multiprocessor systems, minicomputers, mainframecomputers, as well as personal computers, hand-held computing devices,microprocessor-based or programmable consumer electronics, and the like,each of which can be operatively coupled to one or more associateddevices.

A computing device can typically include a variety of machine-readablemedia. Machine-readable media can be any available media that can beaccessed by the computer and includes both volatile and non-volatilemedia, removable and non-removable media. By way of example and notlimitation, computer-readable media can include computer storage mediaand communication media. Computer storage media can include volatileand/or non-volatile media, removable and/or non-removable mediaimplemented in any method or technology for storage of information, suchas computer-readable instructions, data structures, program modules orother data. Computer storage media can include, but is not limited to,RAM, ROM, EEPROM, flash memory or other memory technology, CD ROM,digital video disk (DVD) or other optical disk storage, magneticcassettes, magnetic tape, magnetic disk storage or other magneticstorage devices, or any other medium which can be used to store thedesired information and which can be accessed by the computer.

Communication media typically embodies computer-readable instructions,data structures, program modules or other data in a modulated datasignal such as a carrier wave or other transport mechanism, and includesany information delivery media. The term “modulated data signal” means asignal that has one or more of its characteristics set or changed insuch a manner as to encode information in the signal. By way of example,and not limitation, communication media includes wired media such as awired network or direct-wired connection, and wireless media such asacoustic, RF, infrared and other wireless media. Combinations of the anyof the above should also be included within the scope ofcomputer-readable media.

The handset 900 includes a processor 902 for controlling and processingall onboard operations and functions. A memory 904 interfaces to theprocessor 902 for storage of data and one or more applications 906(e.g., a video player software, user feedback component software, etc.).Other applications can include voice recognition of predetermined voicecommands that facilitate initiation of the user feedback signals. Theapplications 906 can be stored in the memory 904 and/or in a firmware908, and executed by the processor 902 from either or both the memory904 or/and the firmware 908. The firmware 908 can also store startupcode for execution in initializing the handset 900. A communicationscomponent 910 interfaces to the processor 902 to facilitatewired/wireless communication with external systems, e.g., cellularnetworks, VoIP networks, and so on. Here, the communications component910 can also include a suitable cellular transceiver 911 (e.g., a GSMtransceiver) and/or an unlicensed transceiver 913 (e.g., Wi-Fi, WiMax)for corresponding signal communications. The handset 900 can be a devicesuch as a cellular telephone, a PDA with mobile communicationscapabilities, and messaging-centric devices. The communicationscomponent 910 also facilitates communications reception from terrestrialradio networks (e.g., broadcast), digital satellite radio networks, andInternet-based radio services networks.

The handset 900 includes a display 912 for displaying text, images,video, telephony functions (e.g., a Caller ID function), setupfunctions, and for user input. For example, the display 912 can also bereferred to as a “screen” that can accommodate the presentation ofmultimedia content (e.g., music metadata, messages, wallpaper, graphics,etc.). The display 912 can also display videos and can facilitate thegeneration, editing and sharing of video quotes. A serial I/O interface914 is provided in communication with the processor 902 to facilitatewired and/or wireless serial communications (e.g., USB, and/or IEEE1394) through a hardwire connection, and other serial input devices(e.g., a keyboard, keypad, and mouse). This supports updating andtroubleshooting the handset 900, for example. Audio capabilities areprovided with an audio I/O component 916, which can include a speakerfor the output of audio signals related to, for example, indication thatthe user pressed the proper key or key combination to initiate the userfeedback signal. The audio I/O component 916 also facilitates the inputof audio signals through a microphone to record data and/or telephonyvoice data, and for inputting voice signals for telephone conversations.

The handset 900 can include a slot interface 918 for accommodating a SIC(Subscriber Identity Component) in the form factor of a card SubscriberIdentity Module (SIM) or universal SIM 920, and interfacing the SIM card920 with the processor 902. However, it is to be appreciated that theSIM card 920 can be manufactured into the handset 900, and updated bydownloading data and software.

The handset 900 can process IP data traffic through the communicationcomponent 910 to accommodate IP traffic from an IP network such as, forexample, the Internet, a corporate intranet, a home network, a personarea network, etc., through an ISP or broadband cable provider. Thus,VoIP traffic can be utilized by the handset 900 and IP-based multimediacontent can be received in either an encoded or decoded format.

A video processing component 922 (e.g., a camera) can be provided fordecoding encoded multimedia content. The video processing component 922can aid in facilitating the generation, editing and sharing of videoquotes. The handset 900 also includes a power source 924 in the form ofbatteries and/or an AC power subsystem, which power source 924 caninterface to an external power system or charging equipment (not shown)by a power I/O component 926.

The handset 900 can also include a video component 930 for processingvideo content received and, for recording and transmitting videocontent. For example, the video component 930 can facilitate thegeneration, editing and sharing of video quotes. A location trackingcomponent 932 facilitates geographically locating the handset 900. Asdescribed hereinabove, this can occur when the user initiates thefeedback signal automatically or manually. A user input component 934facilitates the user initiating the quality feedback signal. The userinput component 934 can also facilitate the generation, editing andsharing of video quotes. The user input component 934 can include suchconventional input device technologies such as a keypad, keyboard,mouse, stylus pen, and/or touch screen, for example.

Referring again to the applications 906, a hysteresis component 936facilitates the analysis and processing of hysteresis data, which isutilized to determine when to associate with the access point. Asoftware trigger component 938 can be provided that facilitatestriggering of the hysteresis component 938 when the Wi-Fi transceiver913 detects the beacon of the access point. A SIP client 940 enables thehandset 900 to support SIP protocols and register the subscriber withthe SIP registrar server. The applications 906 can also include a client942 that provides at least the capability of discovery, play and storeof multimedia content, for example, music.

The handset 900, as indicated above related to the communicationscomponent 910, includes an indoor network radio transceiver 913 (e.g.,Wi-Fi transceiver). This function supports the indoor radio link, suchas IEEE 802.11, for the dual-mode GSM handset 900. The handset 900 canaccommodate at least satellite radio services through a handset that cancombine wireless voice and digital radio chipsets into a single handhelddevice.

In order to provide additional context for various embodiments describedherein, FIG. 10 and the following discussion are intended to provide abrief, general description of a suitable computing environment 1000 inwhich the various embodiments of the embodiment described herein can beimplemented. While the embodiments have been described above in thegeneral context of computer-executable instructions that can run on oneor more computers, those skilled in the art will recognize that theembodiments can be also implemented in combination with other programmodules and/or as a combination of hardware and software.

Generally, program modules include routines, programs, components, datastructures, etc., that perform particular tasks or implement particularabstract data types. Moreover, those skilled in the art will appreciatethat the disclosed methods can be practiced with other computer systemconfigurations, including single-processor or multiprocessor computersystems, minicomputers, mainframe computers, Internet of Things (IoT)devices, distributed computing systems, as well as personal computers,hand-held computing devices, microprocessor-based or programmableconsumer electronics, and the like, each of which can be operativelycoupled to one or more associated devices.

The illustrated embodiments of the embodiments herein can be alsopracticed in distributed computing environments where certain tasks areperformed by remote processing devices that are linked through acommunications network. In a distributed computing environment, programmodules can be located in both local and remote memory storage devices.

Computing devices typically include a variety of media, which caninclude computer-readable media, machine-readable media, and/orcommunications media, which two terms are used herein differently fromone another as follows. Computer-readable media or machine-readablemedia can be any available media that can be accessed by the computerand includes both volatile and nonvolatile media, removable andnon-removable media. By way of example, and not limitation,computer-readable media or machine-readable media can be implemented inconnection with any method or technology for storage of information suchas computer-readable or machine-readable instructions, program modules,structured data or unstructured data.

Computer-readable storage media can include, but are not limited to,random access memory (RAM), read only memory (ROM), electricallyerasable programmable read only memory (EEPROM), flash memory or othermemory technology, compact disk read only memory (CD-ROM), digitalversatile disk (DVD), Blu-ray disc (BD) or other optical disk storage,magnetic cassettes, magnetic tape, magnetic disk storage or othermagnetic storage devices, solid state drives or other solid statestorage devices, or other tangible and/or non-transitory media which canbe used to store desired information. In this regard, the terms“tangible” or “non-transitory” herein as applied to storage, memory orcomputer-readable media, are to be understood to exclude onlypropagating transitory signals per se as modifiers and do not relinquishrights to all standard storage, memory or computer-readable media thatare not only propagating transitory signals per se.

Computer-readable storage media can be accessed by one or more local orremote computing devices, e.g., via access requests, queries or otherdata retrieval protocols, for a variety of operations with respect tothe information stored by the medium.

Communications media typically embody computer-readable instructions,data structures, program modules or other structured or unstructureddata in a data signal such as a modulated data signal, e.g., a carrierwave or other transport mechanism, and includes any information deliveryor transport media. The term “modulated data signal” or signals refersto a signal that has one or more of its characteristics set or changedin such a manner as to encode information in one or more signals. By wayof example, and not limitation, communication media include wired media,such as a wired network or direct-wired connection, and wireless mediasuch as acoustic, RF, infrared and other wireless media.

With reference again to FIG. 10 , the example environment 1000 forimplementing various embodiments of the aspects described hereinincludes a computer 1002, the computer 1002 including a processing unit1004, a system memory 1006 and a system bus 1008. The system bus 1008couples system components including, but not limited to, the systemmemory 1006 to the processing unit 1004. The processing unit 1004 can beany of various commercially available processors. Dual microprocessorsand other multi-processor architectures can also be employed as theprocessing unit 1004.

The system bus 1008 can be any of several types of bus structure thatcan further interconnect to a memory bus (with or without a memorycontroller), a peripheral bus, and a local bus using any of a variety ofcommercially available bus architectures. The system memory 1006includes ROM 1010 and RAM 1012. A basic input/output system (BIOS) canbe stored in a non-volatile memory such as ROM, erasable programmableread only memory (EPROM), EEPROM, which BIOS contains the basic routinesthat help to transfer information between elements within the computer1002, such as during startup. The RAM 1012 can also include a high-speedRAM such as static RAM for caching data.

The computer 1002 further includes an internal hard disk drive (HDD)1014 (e.g., EIDE, SATA), one or more external storage devices 1016(e.g., a magnetic floppy disk drive (FDD) 1016, a memory stick or flashdrive reader, a memory card reader, etc.) and an optical disk drive 1020(e.g., which can read or write from a CD-ROM disc, a DVD, a BD, etc.).While the internal HDD 1014 is illustrated as located within thecomputer 1002, the internal HDD 1014 can also be configured for externaluse in a suitable chassis (not shown). Additionally, while not shown inenvironment 1000, a solid state drive (SSD) could be used in additionto, or in place of, an HDD 1014. The HDD 1014, external storagedevice(s) 1016 and optical disk drive 1020 can be connected to thesystem bus 1008 by an HDD interface 1024, an external storage interface1026 and an optical drive interface 1028, respectively. The interface1024 for external drive implementations can include at least one or bothof Universal Serial Bus (USB) and Institute of Electrical andElectronics Engineers (IEEE) 1394 interface technologies. Other externaldrive connection technologies are within contemplation of theembodiments described herein.

The drives and their associated computer-readable storage media providenonvolatile storage of data, data structures, computer-executableinstructions, and so forth. For the computer 1002, the drives andstorage media accommodate the storage of any data in a suitable digitalformat. Although the description of computer-readable storage mediaabove refers to respective types of storage devices, it should beappreciated by those skilled in the art that other types of storagemedia which are readable by a computer, whether presently existing ordeveloped in the future, could also be used in the example operatingenvironment, and further, that any such storage media can containcomputer-executable instructions for performing the methods describedherein.

A number of program modules can be stored in the drives and RAM 1012,including an operating system 1030, one or more application programs1032, other program modules 1034 and program data 1036. All or portionsof the operating system, applications, modules, and/or data can also becached in the RAM 1012. The systems and methods described herein can beimplemented utilizing various commercially available operating systemsor combinations of operating systems.

Computer 1002 can optionally include emulation technologies. Forexample, a hypervisor (not shown) or other intermediary can emulate ahardware environment for operating system 1030, and the emulatedhardware can optionally be different from the hardware illustrated inFIG. 10 . In such an embodiment, operating system 1030 can include onevirtual machine (VM) of multiple VMs hosted at computer 1002.Furthermore, operating system 1030 can provide runtime environments,such as the Java runtime environment or the .NET framework, forapplications 1032. Runtime environments are consistent executionenvironments that allow applications 1032 to run on any operating systemthat includes the runtime environment. Similarly, operating system 1030can support containers, and applications 1032 can be in the form ofcontainers, which are lightweight, standalone, executable packages ofsoftware that include, e.g., code, runtime, system tools, systemlibraries and settings for an application.

Further, computer 1002 can be enable with a security module, such as atrusted processing module (TPM). For instance, with a TPM, bootcomponents hash next in time boot components, and wait for a match ofresults to secured values, before loading a next boot component. Thisprocess can take place at any layer in the code execution stack ofcomputer 1002, e.g., applied at the application execution level or atthe operating system (OS) kernel level, thereby enabling security at anylevel of code execution.

A user can enter commands and information into the computer 1002 throughone or more wired/wireless input devices, e.g., a keyboard 1038, a touchscreen 1040, and a pointing device, such as a mouse 1042. Other inputdevices (not shown) can include a microphone, an infrared (IR) remotecontrol, a radio frequency (RF) remote control, or other remote control,a joystick, a virtual reality controller and/or virtual reality headset,a game pad, a stylus pen, an image input device, e.g., camera(s), agesture sensor input device, a vision movement sensor input device, anemotion or facial detection device, a biometric input device, e.g.,fingerprint or iris scanner, or the like. These and other input devicesare often connected to the processing unit 1004 through an input deviceinterface 1044 that can be coupled to the system bus 1008, but can beconnected by other interfaces, such as a parallel port, an IEEE 1394serial port, a game port, a USB port, an IR interface, a BLUETOOTH®interface, etc.

A monitor 1046 or other type of display device can be also connected tothe system bus 1008 via an interface, such as a video adapter 1048. Inaddition to the monitor 1046, a computer typically includes otherperipheral output devices (not shown), such as speakers, printers, etc.

The computer 1002 can operate in a networked environment using logicalconnections via wired and/or wireless communications to one or moreremote computers, such as a remote computer(s) 1050. The remotecomputer(s) 1050 can be a workstation, a server computer, a router, apersonal computer, portable computer, microprocessor-based entertainmentappliance, a peer device or other common network node, and typicallyincludes many or all of the elements described relative to the computer1002, although, for purposes of brevity, only a memory/storage device1052 is illustrated. The logical connections depicted includewired/wireless connectivity to a local area network (LAN) 1054 and/orlarger networks, e.g., a wide area network (WAN) 1056. Such LAN and WANnetworking environments are commonplace in offices and companies, andfacilitate enterprise-wide computer networks, such as intranets, all ofwhich can connect to a global communications network, e.g., theInternet.

When used in a LAN networking environment, the computer 1002 can beconnected to the local network 1054 through a wired and/or wirelesscommunication network interface or adapter 1058. The adapter 1058 canfacilitate wired or wireless communication to the LAN 1054, which canalso include a wireless access point (AP) disposed thereon forcommunicating with the adapter 1058 in a wireless mode.

When used in a WAN networking environment, the computer 1002 can includea modem 1060 or can be connected to a communications server on the WAN1056 via other means for establishing communications over the WAN 1056,such as by way of the Internet. The modem 1060, which can be internal orexternal and a wired or wireless device, can be connected to the systembus 1008 via the input device interface 1044. In a networkedenvironment, program modules depicted relative to the computer 1002 orportions thereof, can be stored in the remote memory/storage device1052. It will be appreciated that the network connections shown areexample and other means of establishing a communications link betweenthe computers can be used.

When used in either a LAN or WAN networking environment, the computer1002 can access cloud storage systems or other network-based storagesystems in addition to, or in place of, external storage devices 1016 asdescribed above. Generally, a connection between the computer 1002 and acloud storage system can be established over a LAN 1054 or WAN 1056e.g., by the adapter 1058 or modem 1060, respectively. Upon connectingthe computer 1002 to an associated cloud storage system, the externalstorage interface 1026 can, with the aid of the adapter 1058 and/ormodem 1060, manage storage provided by the cloud storage system as itwould other types of external storage. For instance, the externalstorage interface 1026 can be configured to provide access to cloudstorage sources as if those sources were physically connected to thecomputer 1002.

The computer 1002 can be operable to communicate with any wirelessdevices or entities operatively disposed in wireless communication,e.g., a printer, scanner, desktop and/or portable computer, portabledata assistant, communications satellite, any piece of equipment orlocation associated with a wirelessly detectable tag (e.g., a kiosk,news stand, store shelf, etc.), and telephone. This can include WirelessFidelity (Wi-Fi) and BLUETOOTH® wireless technologies. Thus, thecommunication can be a predefined structure as with a conventionalnetwork or simply an ad hoc communication between at least two devices.

The computer is operable to communicate with any wireless devices orentities operatively disposed in wireless communication, e.g., aprinter, scanner, desktop and/or portable computer, portable dataassistant, communications satellite, any piece of equipment or locationassociated with a wirelessly detectable tag (e.g., a kiosk, news stand,restroom), and telephone. This includes at least Wi-Fi and Bluetooth™wireless technologies. Thus, the communication can be a predefinedstructure as with a conventional network or simply an ad hoccommunication between at least two devices.

Wi-Fi, or Wireless Fidelity, allows connection to the Internet from acouch at home, a bed in a hotel room, or a conference room at work,without wires. Wi-Fi is a wireless technology similar to that used in acell phone that enables such devices, e.g., computers, to send andreceive data indoors and out; anywhere within the range of a basestation. Wi-Fi networks use radio technologies called IEEE 802.11 (a, b,g, etc.) to provide secure, reliable, fast wireless connectivity. AWi-Fi network can be used to connect computers to each other, to theInternet, and to wired networks (which use IEEE 802.3 or Ethernet).Wi-Fi networks operate in the unlicensed 2.4 and 5 GHz radio bands, atan 11 Mbps (802.11a) or 54 Mbps (802.11b) data rate, for example, orwith products that contain both bands (dual band), so the networks canprovide real-world performance similar to the basic 10BaseT wiredEthernet networks used in many offices.

The above description of illustrated embodiments of the subjectdisclosure, including what is described in the Abstract, is not intendedto be exhaustive or to limit the disclosed embodiments to the preciseforms disclosed. While specific embodiments and examples are describedherein for illustrative purposes, various modifications are possiblethat are considered within the scope of such embodiments and examples,as those skilled in the relevant art can recognize.

In this regard, while the subject matter has been described herein inconnection with various embodiments and corresponding FIGs, whereapplicable, it is to be understood that other similar embodiments can beused or modifications and additions can be made to the describedembodiments for performing the same, similar, alternative, or substitutefunction of the disclosed subject matter without deviating therefrom.Therefore, the disclosed subject matter should not be limited to anysingle embodiment described herein, but rather should be construed inbreadth and scope in accordance with the appended claims below.

What is claimed is:
 1. A method, comprising: establishing, by a userequipment comprising a processor, a network connection to a base stationvia a network that uses a next generation protocol that supports a firstfrequency range, wherein the next generation protocol is subsequent to aprevious generation protocol that supports a second frequency range;receiving, by the user equipment, from the base station, frequency banddata that represents frequencies employed by the base station; anddisplaying, by the user equipment, an icon indicative of a networkcommunication capability via a display screen of the user equipment,wherein the displaying comprises determining whether the frequencies ofthe frequency band data comprise a first frequency sub-range of thefirst frequency range; determining whether the frequencies of thefrequency band data comprise a second frequency sub-range of the firstfrequency range; and selecting the icon, comprising: in response todetermining that the frequencies comprise a first frequency within thefirst frequency sub-range, and that the user equipment supports thefirst frequency sub-range, selecting a first icon representing the firstfrequency sub-range as the icon; in response to determining that thefrequencies comprise the first frequency within the first frequencysub-range, that the frequencies comprise a second frequency within thesecond frequency sub-range, that the user equipment does not support thefirst frequency sub-range, and that the user equipment supports thesecond frequency sub-range, selecting a second icon representing thesecond frequency sub-range as the icon; and in response to determiningthat the frequencies are not within the first frequency sub-range, thatthe frequencies comprise the second frequency within the secondfrequency sub-range, and that the user equipment supports the secondfrequency sub-range, selecting the second icon representing the secondfrequency sub-range as the icon.
 2. The method of claim 1, wherein theselecting of the icon further comprises: in response to determining thatthe frequencies are not with the first frequency sub-range and thesecond frequency sub-range, and that the user equipment supports thesecond frequency range supported by the previous generation protocol,selecting a third icon representing the second frequency range as theicon.
 3. The method of claim 1, further comprising: in response toreceiving the frequency band data, initiating, by the user equipment, aninter-radio access technology measurement associated with a frequency ofthe frequencies.
 4. The method of claim 3, further comprising: sending,by the user equipment, to the base station, measurement report datarepresentative of the inter-radio access technology measurement.
 5. Themethod of claim 1, wherein the first frequency sub-range comprises amillimeter wave range.
 6. The method of claim 1, wherein the secondfrequency sub-range comprises a sub-6 Ghz range.
 7. The method of claim1, wherein the first frequency sub-range is higher than the secondfrequency sub-range, and wherein the second frequency sub-range ishigher than the second frequency range.
 8. A user equipment, comprising:a processor; and a memory that stores executable instructions that, whenexecuted by the processor, facilitate performance of operations,comprising: establishing a network communication link to a network nodedevice on a network that uses a current generation protocol thatsupports a first frequency range, wherein the current generationprotocol is a newer generation of protocol than a prior generationprotocol that supports a second frequency range; receiving, from thenetwork node device, frequency band data that represents frequenciesemployed by the network node device; and displaying an icon indicativeof a network communication capability via a display screen of the userequipment, wherein the displaying comprises determining whether thefrequencies of the frequency band data comprise a first frequencysub-range of the first frequency range; determining whether thefrequencies of the frequency band data comprise a second frequencysub-range of the first frequency range; and choosing the icon,comprising: in response to determining that the frequencies comprise afirst frequency within the first frequency sub-range, and that the userequipment supports the first frequency sub-range, choosing a first iconrepresenting the first frequency sub-range as the icon; in response todetermining that the frequencies comprise the first frequency within thefirst frequency sub-range, that the frequencies comprise a secondfrequency within the second frequency sub-range, that the user equipmentdoes not support the first frequency sub-range, and that the userequipment supports the second frequency sub-range, choosing a secondicon representing the second frequency sub-range as the icon; and inresponse to determining that the frequencies are not within the firstfrequency sub-range, that the frequencies comprise the second frequencywithin the second frequency sub-range, and that the user equipmentsupports the second frequency sub-range, choosing the second iconrepresenting the second frequency sub-range as the icon.
 9. The userequipment of claim 8, wherein the choosing of the icon furthercomprises: in response to determining that the frequencies are not withthe first frequency sub-range and the second frequency sub-range, andthat the user equipment supports the second frequency range supported bythe prior generation protocol, choosing a third icon representing thesecond frequency range as the icon.
 10. The user equipment of claim 8,wherein the operations further comprise: in response to receiving thefrequency band data, performing a signal measurement associated with afrequency of the frequencies.
 11. The user equipment of claim 10,wherein the operations further comprise: transmitting, to the networknode device, a report representative of a result of the signalmeasurement.
 12. The user equipment of claim 8, wherein the firstfrequency sub-range comprises a millimeter wave range.
 13. The userequipment of claim 8, wherein the second frequency sub-range comprises asub-6 Ghz range.
 14. The user equipment of claim 8, wherein the firstfrequency sub-range is higher than the second frequency sub-range, andthe second frequency sub-range is higher than the second frequencyrange.
 15. A non-transitory machine-readable medium, comprisingexecutable instructions that, when executed by a processor of a mobiledevice, facilitate performance of operations, comprising: establishing acommunication link with network equipment that is part of a network thatuses a first protocol that supports a first frequency range, wherein thefirst protocol is newer than a second protocol that supports a secondfrequency range; receiving, from the network equipment, frequency banddata that represents frequencies employed by the network equipment; anddisplaying an icon indicative of a network communication capability viaa display screen of the mobile device, wherein the displaying comprisesdetermining whether the frequencies of the frequency band data comprisea first frequency sub-range of the first frequency range; determiningwhether the frequencies of the frequency band data comprise a secondfrequency sub-range of the first frequency range; and selecting theicon, comprising: in response to determining that the frequenciescomprise a first frequency within the first frequency sub-range, andthat the mobile device supports the first frequency sub-range, selectinga first icon representing the first frequency sub-range as the icon; inresponse to determining that the frequencies comprise the firstfrequency within the first frequency sub-range, that the frequenciescomprise a second frequency within the second frequency sub-range, thatthe mobile device does not support the first frequency sub-range, andthat the mobile device supports the second frequency sub-range,selecting a second icon representing the second frequency sub-range asthe icon; and in response to determining that the frequencies are notwithin the first frequency sub-range, that the frequencies comprise thesecond frequency within the second frequency sub-range, and that themobile device supports the second frequency sub-range, selecting thesecond icon representing the second frequency sub-range as the icon. 16.The non-transitory machine-readable medium of claim 15, wherein theselecting of the icon further comprises: in response to determining thatthe frequencies are not with the first frequency sub-range and thesecond frequency sub-range, and that the mobile device supports thesecond frequency range supported by the second protocol, selecting athird icon representing the second frequency range as the icon.
 17. Thenon-transitory machine-readable medium of claim 15, wherein theoperations further comprise: in response to receiving the frequency banddata, performing a signal measurement associated with a frequency of thefrequencies.
 18. The non-transitory machine-readable medium of claim 17,wherein the operations further comprise: communicating, to the networkequipment, a result of the signal measurement.
 19. The non-transitorymachine-readable medium of claim 15, wherein the first frequencysub-range is higher than the second frequency sub-range, and the secondfrequency sub-range is higher than the second frequency range.
 20. Thenon-transitory machine-readable medium of claim 19, wherein the secondfrequency sub-range is higher than the second frequency range.